The Word On Oil Finishes
We have all heard about oil finishes for wood. But why are they great, and how do you apply them? Here is a short guide on oil finishes. Covering why...
Alaina Bodley |
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We have all heard about oil finishes for wood. But why are they great, and how do you apply them? Here is a short guide on oil finishes. Covering why...
Alaina Bodley |
If you prefer to work with machines in your workshop, you’ll find that there are few essential machines needed to get the job done. Planing takes your rough sawn, or...
Alaina Bodley |
In the world of woodworking, having the right tools can make all the difference. The Wataoka rasp is one such tool that has garnered attention for its unique design and...
Alaina Bodley |
Timbecon's Business Development Manager, John Madden, recounts the time he met acclaimed luthier Luke Kallquist, and first discovered the immaculate work of woodcrafting guitar makers. I was working for...
Hague Haswell |
In this video shot by Australian Wood Review, Greg Miller, West Australian woodworker and woodwork teacher, talks about the benefits of carving spoons from green wood. He then goes on...
Hague Haswell |
ast your mind back to when you first started woodworking... Whether your first exposure was observing your dad in his workshop, building a wonky spice rack at school or scrolling...
Hague Haswell |
Germany has a reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse, and when we think of German manufacturers we naturally think of the big companies; Volkswagen, Mercedes, Bosch, or Siemens, for example. So...
Geoffrey Doube |
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Mark Twain You only need to complete a few DIY projects around the house to get the woodworking itch.1 You’ve collected...
Alaina Bodley |
Getting Started with Axe Woodcarving Embarking on the journey of woodcarving with an axe requires not only creativity and patience but also a disciplined approach to safety and technique. This...
Nick George |
Japanese saws are renowned for their precision and efficiency, making them invaluable tools for any woodworker. If you're new to Japanese saws, you might wonder which ones to start with....
Alaina Bodley |
"The time has come,” the Walrus said, “to talk of many things..." - Lewis Carroll Spot the Difference Northern-hemisphere native, the Walrus, is a large marine mammal well known not only for...
Geoffrey Doube |
A woodworking workshop is incomplete without some way of putting holes in wood. And while hand-held drills will make holes successfully, they are inaccurate and underpowered. The fundamental hole-making machine...
Geoffrey Doube |
What kind of company releases a wax called ‘Shithot’ and markets their goods as ”Products with a gimmick…THEY WORK.”? An “All Australian and proud of it” brand of course. A...
Hague Haswell |
One of the questions we encounter nearly everyday is ‘What's the difference between the spiral cutterhead on this $900 thicknesser and this $1,600 thicknesser?' It's usually followed by 'How much...
Hague Haswell |